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Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Company Profile
Par Pharmaceutical Companies is your insurance company's resource for cheaper drugs. The company markets about 70 generic drugs in more than 240 dosages; its generic product line focuses on central nervous system, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory medications, as well as infectious disease. Par manufactures some of its own products, but in many cases it distributes drugs manufactured by strategic partners. The company is moving into the branded pharmaceutical market as well by developing updated versions of off-patent drugs. Its first marketed brand-name product, Megace ES, treats anorexia and severe weight loss associated with AIDS; the drug is a version of a compound owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb.
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Contact Information
Address: 300 Tice Blvd.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Phone:201-802-4000
Fax:201-802-4600
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):578.10 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-24.90%)
Employees (2008):654
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-8.70%)
Key People
Chairman, President, and CEO: Patrick G. (Pat) LePore
EVP and CFO: Lawrence A. (Larry) Kenyon
Senior Director Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs: Allison Wey
Industry Information
Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Drugs - Generic
Top Competitors
Mylan Inc. (myl)
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (teva)
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (wpi)
 


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